European Resistance 1857 War of Independence

Kunwar Singh

"Leader of the Indian rebellion of 1857"

Region 📍 Bihar

Opponent ⚔️ British Empire

Biography

Veer Kunwar Singh, also known as Babu Kunwar Singh was a chief organiser of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 from the Bhojpur region of Bihar. He was originally the ruler of Jagdishpur estate. He led a selected band of armed soldiers against the troops under the command of the British East India Company.

Notable Conflict

Battle of Jagdishpur

Year: 1858

Era of Resistance

Historical Context

1857 War of Independence

Timeline

1857–1858

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